Capitol Cinema returns with Global Lens

Series to run five weekends beginning Sept. 12

Series to run five weekends beginning Sept. 12

September 04, 2008|From staff reports

A new film series, called Global Lens 2008, opens Sept. 12-15 at the Capitol Theatre. Ten films from developing nations will be shown over five weekends through Oct. 19. The films are done in each country's native language, with English subtitles. The pictures will be shown Fridays through Mondays, with each film screened three times. Two films are shown back-to-back Saturdays and Sundays, with one film shown on Friday and Monday. The goal of the series is “cultural understanding through cinema.” It is the first time the series has been shown in South Dakota. The films are recommended for people in high school and older. The series is presented by the Capitol Cinema, the American News and the Aberdeen Area Diversity Committee. Capitol Cinema is a subsidiary of Aberdeen Community Theatre. The opening films will be “Bunny Chow,” a 95-minute comedy from South Africa, and “Opera Jawa,” a 120-minute film from Indonesia. “Bunny Chow” will be shown Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. and Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. The times for “Opera Jawa” are Sept. 13 at 4 p.m., Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 5:30 p.m. A pass to all 10 films is $20 for Capitol Cinema members and $25 for non-members. Admission to each film, available at the door, is $6. Series passes may be purchased at the Capitol Cinema office, 417 S. Main St. For information, call Capitol Cinema at (605) 226-5494 or send an e-mail to capitolcinema@nvc.net. Descriptions of each film can be found at www.globalfilm.org/global_lens.htm.